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Ali Sayed

@alisayed

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Senior product designer turning complex ideas into scalable design systems and UX.

Spain

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a product role where I can lead UX and design systems for SaaS, shape scalable workflows, and ship AI-augmented experiences—working closely with engineering and turning research into measurable improvements.

I combine business logic, user psychology, and clean design to turn messy product ideas into web layout systems that actually make sense. Right now, I’m structuring core workflows and building AI-driven interfaces—like the prompt-to-site experience for Dorik—and turning complex requirements into modular design systems for products such as MailUI. I focus on MVP architecture, SaaS scalability, and UX that stays practical as complexity grows.

Previously, I redesigned TutorLMS from scratch, establishing the core instructor and student user flow and delivering a UI that supports 100,000+ active installations and serves millions of learners. I’ve also strategized and designed template systems (including the Divi Template Library) used by 800,000+ customers to accelerate web development, backed by deep UX research that reduces time-to-launch for non-technical users. I bring a collaborative, systems-first mindset—aligning with engineering for pixel-perfect implementation and sharing my approach as an invited speaker.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Freelance Product Designer

Current

Core Stack

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Designed MVP and SaaS-oriented user experiences, including AI-driven prompt-to-site workflows for Dorik and modular design systems for MailUI. Built design guidelines and prototypes to support website and marketing workflow creation.

Design Systems UX UX Research System Design AI Driven UX Modular Systems Workflow Optimization Graphic Design Figma Adobe Creative Suite Sketch HTML CSS WordPress Miro FigJam Asana Principal Product Designer Conversion Rate Optimization

Principal Product Designer

Elegant Themes

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Redesigned the TutorLMS UX from scratch, establishing core user flows for instructors and students and leading a visual and functional overhaul. Architected UI/UX for flagship tools and website templates across the Themeum and JoomShaper ecosystems.

User Flows UI UX Overhaul Educational App UX Brand Management UI UX Themeum JoomShaper

User Experience Designer

Elegant Themes

Oct 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 2 months)

Strategized and designed the Divi Template Library, a core feature used by over 800,000 customers to accelerate web development. Conducted UX research to create Layout Packs that reduced time-to-launch for non-technical users.

UX Research UX Strategy Divi Design Ecosystem Public Speaking

UI/UX Designer

Ollyo (Themeum + JoomShaper)

Jan 2017 - Oct 2017 (9 months)

Created interfaces for enterprise content management systems and email subscription management tools, including unit testing to improve usability and functionality. Collaborated on in-house live editing tools with an emphasis on accessibility and collaboration.

UI UX Design Content Management Systems Email Management Unit Testing Usability Accessibility Collaboration

Graphic Designer

Coursera

Jun 2012 - Jan 2017 (4 years 7 months)

Designed visual identities and interfaces for 50+ startups, including brand and interface work for a money transfer app and ride-sharing platforms. Produced graphics and supported brand management initiatives for multiple clients.

Graphic Design Visual Identity Design Interface Design Brand Management UI Design Remittance UX Ride Sharing Platform Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Manipal University Jaipur

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

2024 - 2027

Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (expected 2027) at Manipal University Jaipur.

Elegant Themes

User Experience Designer, User Experience (UX)

2017 - 2022

Designed the Divi Template Library within the Think/Divi Design Ecosystem, used by 800,000 customers. Conducted UX research to create Layout Packs that reduced time-to-launch for non-technical users.

Sylhet Polytechnic Institute

Diploma in Civil Technology, Civil Technology

2013 - 2018

Completed a Diploma in Civil Technology at Sylhet Polytechnic Institute from 2013 to 2018.

IIM Ahmedabad

Leadership Skills, Leadership

Completed a leadership skills credential through IIM Ahmedabad.

London Business School

Brand Management, Brand Management

Trained in brand management and aligning ecosystem expansion across tools and template experiences.

University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Global Thought Leadership, Business

Delivered global thought leadership as an invited speaker at WordCamp Netherlands (2025), presenting researched template systems to optimize site development workflows.